Kathleen T. “Kathi” Adams

April 4th, 1950 - January 6th, 2022

Kathleen's Memory Wall

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My fondest memory of Kathi comes from my time of recovery from many surgeries. Kathi called daily with conversation and encouragement. We, along with Roger and June, shared a liking for good food, good wined good (or bad dogs)! She was a beautiful person with a heart of gold , and generous to a fault. Kathi will be missed by everyone she touched.

Marvin Feller

January 18th, 2022 at 12:03pm

I am at a loss to put into words my thoughts at this incredibly difficult time. Kathi's sudden passing floods my mind with ever so many special memories as the tears also flow.
We fell in love with her from our first meeting and were thrilled to welcome her into our family. It was clear Kathi and Roger had found their soulmates in each other and shared an incredibly deep connection and love that to few are fortunate enough to find. But she became so much more than an incredible sister-in-law. She became a very dear friend.
It's hard to imagine no more "marathon" phone calls catching upon our lives, sharing recipes and laughs as well as numerous dog stories! Highlights were going to visit Kathi and Roger in their homes as they moved with new job opportunities, experiencing new places like "their" Napa Valley and sipping wine together. Kathi's eye for needs, detail and decorative touches was nothing short of amazing! She was the complete package.....intelligent, professional, talented, loving, kind, caring and generous to a fault. A true angel on earth.
So as we try to process her passing and each of us grieve in our own way, may the joy she brought into all of our lives shine through and bring us peace. Let's choose to celebrate having gotten to share our lives with Kathi rather than focusing on the sadness of loss. She will live on in the hearts of all whose lives she touched!

June Feller

January 18th, 2022 at 10:52am

Roger,
So sad to hear of Kathi’s passing. She was such an important part of our lives at PLS and our success in so many ways. She was smart, caring, and challenged us in our thinking - making us all better marketers. Peace to you and your family - cherish your memories.

Trish McHale

January 11th, 2022 at 5:41pm

Kathi made an immediate impression with the warmth and kindness she would exhibit in the 20+ years I knew her. Always thinking of others, she supported me as I grew up and started my own family and always generously made sure I had everything I needed to be comfortable in their home and my own. I will always remember her extraordinary talent for interior design, including the magnificent Christmas decorations she displayed every year. Most of all, she was a perfect life partner for my dad, and she will be dearly missed. May her memory be a blessing.

Michael Adams

January 11th, 2022 at 2:54pm

Kathi was one of the kindest and most generous people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. She cared so much for the loved ones in her life. She will be sorely missed, and will always occupy a special place in my heart. I hope all of the the happy memories that you must have help to buoy your spirits during this most difficult time, Roger. Love, Mike

Mike Feller

January 11th, 2022 at 8:08am

Dear Roger and Family,

I met Kathi at Leaf in the mid 90s as a young marketer and she had a big influence on my life. Kathi mentored me and taught me a lot while we worked together. I remember being invited to her home for a Team Christmas Party and I remember how beautiful and comfortable the house was. One thing that I will always be grateful for is that I remember her going to Leaf management to tell them to give me a raise when she heard how much I made! And they gave me the raise! Kathi was an amazing lady and it was an honor to know her.

Paul Chibe

January 10th, 2022 at 10:44pm

Kathi and I first met when she was a junior researcher at Heinz USA in Pittsburgh, and we have remained friends and collaborators over the 45+ years since.
I loved Kathi's keen intelligence, her delightful insights into the foibles of the human race, and her great sense of humor.
In the early days of our careers, we often traveled together to attend focus groups. On one of those trips, we caught a NYC taxi to race to the focus group facility in the suburbs. It was the most dangerous ride of our lives. The poor driver, a woman who did not speak a word of English, tried very hard to please us, so whatever we said to her evoked one of two reactions: slamming on the brakes to come to a complete stop in the middle of the freeway, or jamming the accelerator to the floor and weaving through traffic and 80 miles an hour. We finally made it to our groups in the suburbs, but neither of us ever again looked forward to a NYC taxi ride.
Kathi had a big heart, full of love and kindness, and many dear friends. She loved and cherished her dogs.
The happiest days of her life were those after she met and married Roger. They were meant to be.
Kathi, we will miss you. Godspeed.

Jerry W. Thomas

January 10th, 2022 at 10:24pm

It was with both shock and great sadness that our family learned of Aunt Kathi’s passing. Kathi always seemed to have an intrinsic sense of what her loved ones might need in their lives before they knew it themselves. She looked for ways to help those she cared for in big ways and small, and her efforts made you feel special. She brought joy, love, and beauty to our lives and she will be missed.
Sending loving thoughts and prayers to Roger…

Melissa Walden

January 10th, 2022 at 7:04pm

Today I learned about the death of my dear friend Kathi - I am in shock and not really believing she is gone. Kathi has been in my life for 47 years - she’s the first friend I made when I moved to Pgh for work. We were colleagues who became great friends. We shared so much, our careers, our marriages, divorces, children, the passing of our parents, so many challenges and so many blessings. She was the “Pgh Aunt “ for my daughters who often wished Kathi was their mom! We loved her.
Kathi was happiest when she met Roger - they were meant for each other and built a wonderful life together. Roger came to be part of my life and the girls life too - they were part of our family.
She was the kind of friend that checked on you, backed you up, remembered special days and was generous to a fault.
She and I shared tender times and raucous laughter where you can’t breathe and the tears are rolling. It was wonderful to have her as a friend for so many years.
Kathi you will be missed, I will think of you often and will miss our almost daily calls to catch up. We always ended our calls with the sweet “love you”.

Yvonne Campos

January 10th, 2022 at 6:19pm

Kathi, or as I’ve called her since I was a little girl, “Kath-I”, was a dear family friend to us since her days in Pittsburgh. She was like an aunt to me, always supportive, involved in all of my big life moments, and a beacon of reason and logic. Her elegant taste in interior design was only matched by her unbelievable organizational skills, and she could give Marie Kondo a run for her money any day. A superb hostess, we have spent many beautiful holidays together - memories I will always treasure. Roger and Kathi created a beautiful life and I was lucky to take part in it. May she Rest In Peace.

Eva Rebek

January 10th, 2022 at 3:44pm

I am so saddened to hear of the passing of my sister-in-law Kathi,
We shared many happy memories
With her niece Victoria And nephew Anthony,she did not come to know her wonderful great nephews Alex and Austin.Deepest sympathy to you Roger and your family.

Dianna Jankowski

January 10th, 2022 at 3:21pm

I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of my Aunt Kathi. She was an active supporter and mentor when I was younger and was my idol growing up. Her passing is a great loss. She will be missed by many.